tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6935102525342419091.comments2009-04-20T09:52:20.046-07:00Research Methods for Social Work PracticeJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07062270122608109713noreply@blogger.comBlogger268125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6935102525342419091.post-1883991283704177182009-04-11T14:32:00.000-07:002009-04-11T14:32:00.000-07:00Josh, I cannot open this article.Julie LindseyJosh, I cannot open this article.<BR/>Julie LindseyJLindseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15094335666938296531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6935102525342419091.post-32524639764318183832009-04-11T14:31:00.000-07:002009-04-11T14:31:00.000-07:00Josh, I cannot open this article.Julie LindseyJosh, I cannot open this article.<BR/>Julie LindseyJLindseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15094335666938296531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6935102525342419091.post-10878800807083553482009-04-11T14:30:00.000-07:002009-04-11T14:30:00.000-07:00Josh, I cannot open this article.Julie LindseyJosh, I cannot open this article.<BR/>Julie LindseyJLindseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15094335666938296531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6935102525342419091.post-52147079413842239382009-04-10T17:14:00.000-07:002009-04-10T17:14:00.000-07:00Response to Melanie Reeves by Julie LindseyI agree...Response to Melanie Reeves by Julie Lindsey<BR/><BR/>I agree that freedom of speech is definitely related to social work. I do however; think that no matter what arena you may be in whether it be personal or professional, that one should watch what they say. I think that people need to be mindful of how they are perceived. Guard you words, think before you speak.JLindseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15094335666938296531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6935102525342419091.post-41007074294920390062009-04-10T17:13:00.000-07:002009-04-10T17:13:00.000-07:00Response to Kristi Maddox by Julie LindseyI agree ...Response to Kristi Maddox by Julie Lindsey<BR/><BR/>I agree with Kristi, qualitative research makes the study more vivid and reminds you that you are dealing with real people with real issues. I too think that I would enjoy qualitative research over quantitative, but I do see the importance of both.JLindseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15094335666938296531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6935102525342419091.post-25131743397928579272009-04-10T17:12:00.000-07:002009-04-10T17:12:00.000-07:00Response to Kristi Maddox by Julie LindseyAlthough...Response to Kristi Maddox by Julie Lindsey<BR/><BR/>Although snowball sampling does not represent the whole population, I think that snowball sampling can be very beneficial. I think that snowball sampling is a good tool to use with those populations that are often times unable to be reached. Word of mouth usually goes a pretty long way.JLindseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15094335666938296531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6935102525342419091.post-21920737625396299082009-04-10T17:09:00.000-07:002009-04-10T17:09:00.000-07:00Like Julie said I cannot imagine how mentally and ...Like Julie said I cannot imagine how mentally and physically exhausting it is to be on this show being judged and critized not only in front of a live audience but also your family. I think her brother just reacting with his emotions and did not process what he had said. I don't think we or Kara should think badly toward him for standing up for his sister. I am sure he did not mean to offend Kara as badly as it appears she was offended but he did want to make a point and that he did. When someone signs up for a show such as American Idol they must be prepared to expect anything to happen. Yes, I am entertained by them but like I said they should know what they are up against.Diane Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10293676857152016523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6935102525342419091.post-45086289447747336852009-04-10T12:22:00.000-07:002009-04-10T12:22:00.000-07:00Original Post by Brent Eubanks:For the novice rese...Original Post by Brent Eubanks:<BR/><BR/>For the novice research student (myself), this article did an excellent job in explaining the process of obtaining a sample and explaining the types of samples. The article did a good job in attemtping to incorporate the reasons why the sample, in of itself, is so important to research. I also like the fact that the author used good examples of "research" that helped one undestand the process better. For example, the author, in discussing the TIME FACTOR, gave an example of a doctor that is having to gather information due to a disease breakout. I never really thought about the urgency of a situation like this and how even though you are not thinking about research and samples, per se, this is actually what is occurring-research.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6935102525342419091.post-88777765262688113442009-04-10T11:35:00.000-07:002009-04-10T11:35:00.000-07:00Patricia FordResponse to Julie LindseyI was wonder...Patricia Ford<BR/>Response to Julie Lindsey<BR/><BR/>I was wondering the same thing. I don’t know if the study would have impacted me as much if part of the information was missing. The numbers jump out at you but the interviews tugs on you. I feel that a large piece of the picture would have gone missing. It certainly helps to include a mixed method approach when trying to capture a holistic picture. I know sometimes that is not always feasible. However, it just appears to make the work so much stronger.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6935102525342419091.post-25907995203424517672009-04-10T11:29:00.000-07:002009-04-10T11:29:00.000-07:00Patricia Ford Original PostThe quantitative data p...Patricia Ford <BR/>Original Post<BR/><BR/>The quantitative data presented in this study was very useful. It provided the readers with the number and percentages of women whom were affected by the decision to terminate. However, it did not answer the question “What would make a woman choose an abortion that was unsafe and could result in death or other serious complications?” Combining qualitative and quantitative research methods offered a more holistic understanding regarding the reason married couples would choose to terminate their pregnancy even under harsh conditions.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6935102525342419091.post-27876575150683655242009-04-10T09:40:00.000-07:002009-04-10T09:40:00.000-07:00Patricia FordResponse to Kristi Maddox I agree wit...Patricia Ford<BR/>Response to Kristi Maddox <BR/><BR/>I agree with you. I felt the use of both methods led the researcher to gain more knowledge than if using just one method alone. In addition, I feel it gave more credence to the research. Not only do you have the figures but you have actual accounts of persons who are dealing with this issue.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6935102525342419091.post-91024871405615763312009-04-10T09:35:00.000-07:002009-04-10T09:35:00.000-07:00Patricia FordOriginal PostI really thought the uti...Patricia Ford<BR/>Original Post<BR/><BR/>I really thought the utilization of the combined quantitative and qualitative methods were very useful regarding this study. The quantitative data provided scientific data regarding the outmarrying of gay Jewish men in Toronto. That information was impressive. However, the addition of the qualitative data shed some light on the issue in a more meaningful way. This data elaborated on the reasons and stories behind the quantitative data by including real personal experiences of men who were gay and Jewish. I thought it was also helpful to see what the parents were experiencing. I thought the researchers’ decision to utilize snowball sampling was smart because this was a sensitive issue and it may have been difficult to get a number of participants in any other manner.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6935102525342419091.post-69374847510453351442009-04-09T21:18:00.000-07:002009-04-09T21:18:00.000-07:00Patricia FordResponse to Julie LindseyYou are righ...Patricia Ford<BR/>Response to Julie Lindsey<BR/><BR/>You are right; it is difficult to accept criticism to some degree. A great deal of people care about putting their best foot forward and it hurts when you are criticized. However, learning to accept criticism is crucial because eventually every one is criticized. It helps you grow and learn from mistakes. However, I don't know how I would have reacted if I saw my family member being criticized publicly. Then I look at age. I know eighteen year old Trish would not have responded as maturely as the Trish you all have come to know. However, I agree, it is sad that others suffer for our entertainment.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6935102525342419091.post-45724758381451143982009-04-09T21:06:00.000-07:002009-04-09T21:06:00.000-07:00Patricia FordOrginial PostWhat Joy and her brother...Patricia Ford<BR/>Orginial Post<BR/><BR/>What Joy and her brother did may have been considered rude and disrespectful among other things. However, I was not standing where she was standing nor feeling what she was feeling. How would I have reacted if I saw someone criticizing my sister publicly and saw the humiliation on her face? I don’t know. For me, it’s not about whether the two of them were right or wrong. I became more intrigued with the replies about what happened. People were calling her white trash, stating she would get her a.. beat among other things. They don’t know this young lady. In fact, they became pots calling the kettle black. This is an illustration of how we (society) tend to judge everything without putting ourselves in the other person’s shoes. We don’t care what it is, we have an opinion about. This was important for me because I believe as social workers we should hold ourselves to higher standards. I know we are entitled to our opinions but I challenge each one of us to stop, think, analyze the situation then make a decision. This is not to say that you don’t do this already but I know I can struggle with this a bit. I am reminded of the recent story where the young man recently killed two of his sisters beheading one of them and severely injuring another. The mother made the choice to have all three of her children, including the murderer, buried together. There was so much uproar over that. That was that family’s tragedy and that mother’s decision. I have begun challenging myself not to just jump to an opinion but to analyze it. My analysis of this situation led me to understand the mother’s point of view. Whether I would have had as forgiving heart, I hope I will never know.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6935102525342419091.post-13848083570283977982009-04-09T20:00:00.000-07:002009-04-09T20:00:00.000-07:00Unable to view article.Posted by Brent EubanksUnable to view article.<BR/><BR/>Posted by Brent EubanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6935102525342419091.post-17627464557393183952009-04-09T19:59:00.000-07:002009-04-09T19:59:00.000-07:00Each time I try to access the article, it says tha...Each time I try to access the article, it says that the session has timed out...try again.<BR/><BR/>Posted by: Brent EubanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6935102525342419091.post-56048832913069400752009-04-09T19:57:00.000-07:002009-04-09T19:57:00.000-07:00Josh,Like I asked you in class:Do you watch this c...Josh,<BR/><BR/>Like I asked you in class:<BR/><BR/>Do you watch this crap? :)<BR/><BR/>Posted by Brent EubanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6935102525342419091.post-51063278558386900412009-04-09T19:56:00.000-07:002009-04-09T19:56:00.000-07:00Original Post by Brent EubanksLike the article on ...Original Post by Brent Eubanks<BR/><BR/>Like the article on pregnancy termination, this research article uses a mixed methods approach. However, I feel that the topic of being gay and being Jewish is something that can only be explored by conducting qualitative research. Of course you would need appropriate statistics to "back up" the information that was gathered in conducting the interviews. In regards to the sampling technique that was used, I feel that snowball sampling was the most appropriate technique for the topic being studied. I do not feel that the researchers would have been able to conduct such an in-depth study as they did if they had used a different sampling technique.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6935102525342419091.post-84218175434720886002009-04-09T19:40:00.000-07:002009-04-09T19:40:00.000-07:00Original Post by Brent EubanksI personally feel th...Original Post by Brent Eubanks<BR/><BR/>I personally feel that "mixed methods" approach to research is the best method. It encompasses all aspects of the research process. It is odd, because as I have been trying to complete the final assignment, it appears that my article uses the "mixed methods" approach to research. However, it does not contain any specific interviews or quotes from the population that was being studied as this particular article did so well. The interviews with the women brought out a level of human emotion that cannot be replicated with numbers and figures.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6935102525342419091.post-75867827389736765272009-04-09T18:48:00.000-07:002009-04-09T18:48:00.000-07:00Patricia FordResponse to Shaunte's response to Dap...Patricia Ford<BR/>Response to Shaunte's response to Daphne Arnold<BR/><BR/>I totally agree the question is not a good predictor of depression. Feeling as if your life is empty may not be an indication that you are depressed. It may mean an indication or a desire for a change or a desire to find your way after experiencing the loss of a loved one as you mentioned. Could we ever know what this question means to every person? No.. The question is much too vague.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6935102525342419091.post-77796442796694315812009-04-09T18:40:00.000-07:002009-04-09T18:40:00.000-07:00Patricia FordOriginal PostAccording to the method ...Patricia Ford<BR/>Original Post<BR/><BR/>According to the method section, this study was designed to act as a supplement to the Fever Trial. What is the fever trial? I know it has something to do with influenza vaccinations and depression but I can not accurately state its purpose. The design of the study leads you assume their purpose and what they are measuring. The question “Do you feel your life is empty” should not be utilized to assess depression in the elderly or anyone else. The question is too vague. Its meaning can be misinterpreted. For example, I was a stay at home parent for five years. It was the most challenging and rewarding job I have ever done. However, by the third year, I was going stir crazy. I am NOT what you would call the traditional housewife and I was feeling something was not being fulfilled within me. The third year I enrolled into college and went to school for a few hours in the evenings. If you had asked me during those first few years if I felt my life was empty I might have responded “yes.” I have never been depressed and hope I never will be. I loved my family, friends, and life but I felt I was not doing everything with my life that I wanted. A portion of it felt empty until I enrolled in school. I don’t think I would have necessarily jumped automatically to linking feeling somewhat empty to depression. I feel that much more is needed to determine and diagnose depression. From my understanding, these participants were not afforded the opportunity to elaborate on feeling empty. I feel other variables of depression should have been considered. Researchers could look at sleep, memory difficulties, concentration problems, weight loss or gain, suicidal thoughts, suicidal attempts, etc. These questions may have been able to be answered by staff members (nurses, physicians, family members, social workers, etc). If that person answered yes to that question and yes to a number of other questions designed to measure depression, then I may be able to conclude symptoms of depression depending on other factors. There are so many things in the study that was not considered as least how I see it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6935102525342419091.post-78146925356162729392009-04-08T19:34:00.000-07:002009-04-08T19:34:00.000-07:00Marashia McCormick Original PostThe first couple o...Marashia McCormick Original Post<BR/><BR/>The first couple of times I read the NASW code of Ethics I was stunned. My initial reaction was, “Duh…do they really have to tell adult professionals to operate with such rational standards?” Episodes like the Tuskegee Incident are history’s reminder even adult helping professionals are capable of harming other human beings. <BR/>There are many instances in social work where simple answers are not available to resolve complex ethical issues. I think it’s great that the profession has decided to enforce standards like integrity, self determination, and informed consent. These standards provide a universal frame of reference for practitioners and outline expectations of behavior. Ethics, along with the establishment of Institutional Review Boards (IRBs), are designed to protect people from harmful, risky, and/or unethical research and practice. While the Code of Ethics and IRBs cannot guarantee ethical behavior, both are designed to prevent the likelihood humans being subject to cruelties like those that occurred in the Tuskegee Incident.Marashiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00243981757252268699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6935102525342419091.post-43681504306420296352009-04-07T19:29:00.000-07:002009-04-07T19:29:00.000-07:00Original Post by Carrie WellsThe type of sampling ...Original Post by Carrie Wells<BR/><BR/>The type of sampling that was utilized in the study, such as conducting interviews and using snowball sampling, demonstrates the use of qualitative research. The use of quantitative research is demonstrated by the equal division of age groups, which shows that the researchers wanted to have a more representative sample. They even distributed the respondents by religious backgrounds. The strengths of this study include the use of interviews for collecting data. This allowed for a more profound understanding of the respondents and their views about dating outside the Jewish community. The limitations of this study include the biases that exist in the sample. The gay Jewish men that were interviewed placed more importance on their Jewish identities than that of average gay Jews. Also, the men that were interviewed were from Toronto, Canada. The gay Jewish men from that area are more traditional than gay Jewish men from America and from other Canadian cities.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6935102525342419091.post-13000089343756313912009-04-07T18:34:00.000-07:002009-04-07T18:34:00.000-07:00Julia Rigsby reposnse to DeidreThankfully many act...Julia Rigsby reposnse to Deidre<BR/><BR/>Thankfully many actions have been taken in an effort to prevent any type of incident like this from ever happening again. The Institutional Review Board is one of them. We as social workers also have the NASW Code of Ethics to follow. We can only do our part and hope others are not being victimized, however, like Julie said people are being taken advantage of every day and don't even know it.Juliahttp://openid.aol.com/juliaerin1129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6935102525342419091.post-75639395729317298972009-04-07T18:26:00.000-07:002009-04-07T18:26:00.000-07:00Shanté’s response to Daphne Arnold’s posting Daphn...Shanté’s response to Daphne Arnold’s posting <BR/><BR/>Daphne, I think it’s like looking at the glass as being either half full or half empty. The question “do you think your life is empty” sounds morbid, but it may not necessarily mean depression. <I>(That is why I feel it is not a predictor of depression.)</I> I agree with you, that if you think about the negative things for too long, you can become depressed. Emptiness to me is simply a state of mind; if a person lost a loved one or a friend, a job, or even a car (with our economy) surely they would feel some sort of remorse or sadness. It’s only natural, but it may not cause a feeling of total emptiness because there may be other things to help uplift their spirits such as other family members and friends, or other financial assistance and means (unemployment, savings, etc). It really depends on that person and their outlook on life.<BR/><BR/>I had to reread the article a few times; it was confusing to me as well. :-)Tayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03164281684426915961noreply@blogger.com